Contemporary calligraphy: Tradition, visual expression, and social message

Calligraphy, the art of beautiful writing, is experiencing a renaissance in the contemporary era, as more and more artists revisit traditional techniques and incorporate them into modern art. This revival reflects society’s desire to reconnect with tradition while simultaneously opening new paths for artistic creation and innovation. With its vitality…

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Sustainable art with natural inks: Creation, environment, and awareness

Ink art made from natural or recycled materials promotes sustainability and encourages the public to reassess its relationship with the environment. Through their creations, artists manage to inspire and mobilize their audiences, promoting environmental responsibility in a creative and meaningful way. The use of recycled or natural inks in art…

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Sumi-e: Zen philosophy and modern art in creative dialogue

Most of the techniques used in contemporary ink art are ancient, or at least based on modernized traditional approaches. In this respect, there could be no better example than Sumi-e. It is truly remarkable how traditional Japanese ink painting has adapted to contemporary aesthetic standards.Sumi-e is a traditional Japanese ink…

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The sincerity of automatic gesture

Article by Ilias Kasselas on his painting, as part of his participation in the "Ink On Paper" community.The way I work can be briefly described as “automatic drawing with a marker on paper,” combined with a more conscious—perhaps traditional—approach to drawing and composition. This means that, for the most part,…

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